As anticipation builds for the next iteration of Sony’s PlayStation 5, recent illustrations from Dealabs offer a glimpse into what the new PlayStation 5 Pro might look like. This article compiles rumored tech specs and design elements to provide an informed speculation on the upcoming console.
Design Features
Retaining the core design of the PlayStation 5’s digital-only variant, the PlayStation 5 Pro introduces additional crease accents along its side panels, which may also serve as air vents. Although presented in a two-color illustration, the final product could feature a unique body color scheme.
Hardware Upgrades
The PlayStation 5 Pro is touted to offer a 2-3 times performance uplift over its predecessor, driven by a new semi-custom chip, codenamed “Viola.” This chip, produced by AMD, mixes IP blocks from several generations. The CPU, based on the “Zen 2” microarchitecture, is an 8-core/16-thread unit with a slight increase in boost clocks to 3.85 GHz. The GPU design blends RDNA 3 shader engines with RDNA 4 ray tracing capabilities, increasing the compute unit count to 60.
Memory and Performance
The PlayStation 5 Pro boasts a 256-bit GDDR6 memory bus, coupled with 16 GB of unified memory shared between the CPU and GPU. Memory speeds are enhanced to 18 Gbps from the original PS5’s 14 Gbps, ensuring smoother and more efficient performance.
Conclusion
While these illustrations and rumors offer an exciting look at the potential capabilities of the PlayStation 5 Pro, official confirmation from Sony remains awaited. Nevertheless, the speculated design and hardware improvements suggest a significant leap forward in the console’s performance and functionality.
